ROYAL ARSENAL RIVERSIDE, LONDON SE18

Occupying a prime location on the banks of the River Thames in the historic Royal Borough of Greenwich, Royal Arsenal Riverside by Berkeley Homes is one of South East London's most exciting new urban riverside developments.

This large brownfield site was formerly home to one of the UK’s largest munitions factories and incorporates, in its current fabric, several period buildings dating back to the 17th century.

Royal Arsenal Riverside delivers 5,000 new homes as well as contemporary conversions, plus restaurants, bars, retail outlets and leisure facilities - all complemented by parks, riverside walks, an onsite Thames Clipper pier and a new Crossrail (Elizabeth Line) station. There is a great selection of homes ranging from studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses set in either Grade II listed buildings or brand new architecture. Royal Arsenal Riverside brings tranquil riverside living surrounded by massive landscaped open spaces including formal gardens of Wellington Park, wide avenues, broad squares, a 4 acre Waterfront Park and over 1km of river walks.

Most of the buildings are configured to maximise views towards the river, Canary Wharf or the expansive and meticulously landscaped public realm in which the development sits. Internally, apartments provide contemporary and bright homes featuring standard, premium or luxury interiors.

From August 2018, residents at this Woolwich scheme have access to a new health, leisure and fitness hub, the Waterside Club. Residents could use a private cinema room, a gym, swimming pool, steam room, sauna and a massage treatment room.

In March 2017, plans for a new creative district for London located in the Royal Arsenal Riverside have been approved. This neighbourhood will soon be getting its very own Woolwich Creative District with 16,500 sq m of space to accommodate a 450 seat theatre, a performance courtyard seating up to 600 visitors and 10 rehearsal studios.

With great onsite facilities and varied transport options to destinations across London and beyond, Royal Arsenal Riverside is a perfect new living destination, a place to call home, to work and play.

Royal Arsenal Riverside local area

Royal Arsenal Riverside is already home to the Academy of Performing Arts with classes including ballet, tap, modern, jazz, street, contemporary, drama and musical theatre. A well-established Farmer’ market takes place on the second and the last Saturday every month and is located within Artillery Square, outside the Greenwich Heritage Centre. Grocery shoppers have access to major supermarket brands: M&S, Sainsbury’s and Tesco. Dial Arch is a beautifully restored, 18 century armoury turned a dining room and gastro pub. Boulangerie Jade is an artisan bakery and patisserie supplying the neighbourhood with the best of French bread, pastries, savouries and cakes. The Guardhouse is the latest addition in Woolwich Arsenal serving traditional food and a range of locally brewed beer favourites.

Just minutes from Royal Arsenal Riverside, Woolwich is a vibrant and thriving destination. Woolwich Town Hall is the seat of Royal Greenwich's local government and features a magnificent domed entrance hall, grand staircase and stained glass windows reflecting the Royal Borough's long and rich history. There is also one of the oldest markets in South London to explore in Woolwich as well as plenty of well-known high street brands to enjoy.

More charming, markets, boutiques, artisan shops, galleries and theatres are to be found in the nearby Greenwich village. There is the peace and tranquillity of Greenwich Park to enjoy too or to visit the world’s largest National Maritime Museum and explore the stars at the world-famous Observatory.

A big attraction nearby is the O2 Arena for concerts or visit to one of the many bars and restaurants.

To the south of Greenwich lies Blackheath, a large expanse of parkland, which famously marks the start of the annual London Marathon.

Royal Arsenal Riverside is the Gold Winner of the WhatHouse? Best Regeneration Scheme Award 2017.

Royal Arsenal Riverside Transport

Once complete , Crossrail (Elizabeth line expected to commence in summer 2021) will offer a train every five minutes at peak time and reduced journey times to Canary Wharf (08 mins), Liverpool Street (14 mins), Bond Street (22 mins) and even Heathrow (50 mins). The station entrance opens out on to Dial Arch Square, a green space, flanked with a series of historic, period buildings.

National Rail and DLR stations (Woolwich Arsenal), are a few moments’ walk away from the development providing easy and direct access to the City and beyond — London City Airport (07 mins), Greenwich (14 mins), London Bridge (23 mins), Canary Wharf (19 mins), and London Charing Cross (29 mins).

London City Airport is only a short journey away (07 mins via DLR) from the development, with regular services to Europe (Paris 1hr 35 mins) and beyond (New York 7 hrs 30 mins).

The Thames Clipper riverboat services can be used from the on-site Woolwich Arsenal Pier providing direct routes to Greenwich (15-20mins), Canary Wharf (20-30 mins) or London Bridge (30-40 mins).

Royal Arsenal Riverside Apartments

Pavilion Square is the centrepiece of the Royal Arsenal Riverside, with a seamless combination of striking modern architecture with two meticulously restored, Grade II listed buildings.  

Inspired by the vintage warehouse feel of Pavilion Square, the high specification and ultra-modern apartment interiors have been created to give residents an elegant and stylish home. In keeping with the heritage of the building, the living space features engineered timber wood flooring, kitchen worktops are of composite stone and bathrooms have a contemporary finish.

Pavilion Square kitchens feature individually designed layouts, contemporary, handle-less cabinets and integrated Bosch appliances. The complementing composite stone worktops and engineered timber flooring create a sleek and elegant finish. 

Bedrooms combine quality and design to provide a sanctuary of calm and relaxation, whilst sleek, modern bathrooms with ceramic floor tiles and heated towel rails create the ultimate retreat for London living.

Waterfront I, II & III are contemporary riverside buildings bringing Central London design to East London. The buildings face the water to maximise river and city views. The beautifully crafted and light interiors of these open plan apartments with private balconies feature natural limestone and wood, soft colours and reflective surfaces.

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